— by JOEL CRARY — “The Trotsky” may have the distinction of being the only teen comedy with an Ayn Rand joke. I can’t think of another. It’s certainly the only teen film to contain not one, but two references to the Odessa steps sequence in Eisenstein’s “Battleship Potemkin.[...]
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Under Review: ‘Letters to Juliet’
— by ALEXA MILAN — Romeo and Juliet. The ultimate couple. They may have met a tragic, premature end, but their love story has lived on for centuries as a representation of true, unconditional love. Now, the timeless tale is the basis for the token rom-com of the summer movie season. In &[...]
Under Review: ‘Robin Hood’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — Considering Robin Hood has been a folklore icon since the medieval times and stretching into modern literature and art — including countless television and film adaptations — it’s safe to say that director Ridley Scott had immense courage to retell [...]
Under Review: ‘The People vs. George Lucas’
— by KYLA DREWETTE — There’s no question about it, George Lucas has inspired some of the most passionate fans on Earth. From the Star Wars saga to Indiana Jones, Lucas not only created revolutionary film, but also unique worlds that fans wanted to participate in. Nevertheless, Lucas’[...]
Under Review: ‘Harry Brown’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — I have been called many things. One example is sarcastic but many people also call me a cynic. I don’t see where this inference comes from. I just see things as they are. But something I am quite pessimistic about are the social problems spreading like fore[...]
Under Review: ‘Babies’
— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — Documentaries have been used to show social injustice, portraits of historical figures, and areas of earth that are beyond imagination. The new french documentary “Babies” shows us babies and it’s beyond adorable. “Babies” follows four babies and the[...]
Under Review: ‘Iron Man 2’
— by BEN FOWLER — Ol’ Shellhead had no way of living up to the hype and momentum gained from his previous and debutant outing on the big screen. “Iron Man 2” is certainly no slouch when it comes to action and adventure, it just seemed in so many places to…jar. We [...]
Under Review: ‘Oceans’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — Water is essential to all species of organisms. Of course, the fact that all living things require food, water and a stable environment in order to maintain their life processes is universally known. That being said, judging from a scientific lens, the world’s [...]
Under Review: ‘The Secret in Their Eyes’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — It seems that the quality of thrillers has cheapened dramatically throughout the years. Since modern day crime capers frequently sport illogical plot twists and one-dimensional or clichéd protagonists, it’s refreshing to see a film like “The Secret in Their [...]
Under Review: ‘Last Train Home’
— by JOEL CRARY — “Last Train Home” is a film that aches. Watching it is akin to experiencing the push and pull of a circulatory system. The heart pumps and initiates a flow. A family is reunited for one brief moment before the call of utility interferes. It will be a year before the[...]
Under Review: ‘Please Give’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — As a New Yorker, I have become jaded about the problem of homelessness. It’s extremely rare for me to donate to someone less fortunate than myself because I’ve seen so many homeless individuals. But to my surprise, a couple of weeks ago I became[...]
Under Review: ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’
— by JESSIKA OWENS — However, this remake definitely mirrors the original to such a degree that the previously described feat became impossible. It reminded me of the “Psycho” remake in that I didn’t feel it was so much as a new interpretation or a re-imagining as it[...]
Under Review: ‘The Maid’ (aka ‘La Nana’)
— by JOEL CRARY — There were giggles in the theatre as the title for Sebastián Silva’s “The Maid” popped up on the screen, right as Raquel, played by actress Catalina Saavedra, looks directly into the camera over her supper. What makes Raquel tick? We are invited to take a close, [...]
Under Review: ‘The Square’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — Greed is a powerful thing. It’s not surprising that greed runs people to various evils, including murder and deception. But what powers greed? It can be anything, but the most common instigator is money. Now, many films have been made about the topic but one th[...]